Events and tournaments

Special event sailings

Every year, Casinos at Sea designates selected sailings as tournament cruises: a slot, blackjack or poker tournament runs throughout the voyage, and the prize pool is awarded in cash, as free play or as future cruise credit. Participation requires the legal gambling age and tournament registration; for NCL Tur Members Club members, we handle the registration and monitor availability on your behalf.

2026 calendar

• Haven Suite Slot Tournament: $15,000 + a suite in The Haven · Norwegian Encore (Miami–Western Caribbean, 24–31 January) and Norwegian Bliss (Los Angeles–Mexican Riviera, 15–22 February)
• Hawaiian Luau Slot Tournament: $15,000 + a Hawaii cruise · Norwegian Bliss (22–29 March)
• Spring Fortune Slot Tournament: $10,000 in cash and prizes · Norwegian Encore (28 March–4 April) and Norwegian Bliss (12–19 April)
• Bingo Tournament: $25,000 · Norwegian Escape (New Orleans–Western Caribbean, 26 April–3 May)
• Diamond Anniversary Slot Tournament: $60,000, marking NCL's 60th anniversary · Norwegian Luna (Miami–Eastern Caribbean, 16–23 May)
• Summer Fortune Slot Tournament: $10,000 · Norwegian Breakaway (Boston–Bermuda, 7–14 June) and Norwegian Escape (Miami, 12–19 July)
• Golf Tournament: $25,000 prize · Port Royal Golf Course, Bermuda · Norwegian Aqua (New York–Bermuda, 13–20 June)
• Free Play Slot Tournament: $30,000 in free slot play · Norwegian Escape (Miami, 9–16 August)
• Tailgate Slot Tournament: $15,000 · Norwegian Viva (Galveston–Western Caribbean, 7–14 November)
• $1 Million Takeover: the biggest event of the year · Norwegian Joy (Miami–Caribbean, 4–11 December); the same sailing also features the Poker Challenge main event and daily cash games, a $200,000 winner-take-all slot tournament and a $100,000 winner-take-all blackjack tournament

2027 calendar

• Bingo Tournament: $25,000 · Norwegian Escape (Port Canaveral–Eastern Caribbean, 5–12 February)
• Winner Take All Blackjack: $100,000 to a single winner · Norwegian Encore (Los Angeles–Mexican Riviera, 28 February–7 March)
• Haven Suite Slot Tournament: $15,000 + a suite · Norwegian Luna (Miami–Western Caribbean, 13–20 March)
• Roaring 20s Slot Tournament: $25,000 · Norwegian Encore (4–11 April)
• Derby Classic Slot Tournament: $25,000 · Norwegian Breakaway (Boston–Bermuda, 25 April–2 May)
• Free Play Slot Tournament: $30,000 · Norwegian Viva (Miami–Eastern Caribbean, 16–23 May)
• Red, White & Reels Slot Tournament: $50,000 · Norwegian Luna (New York–Bermuda, 3–10 July)
• Fortune Slot Tournament: $15,000 · Norwegian Aqua (Port Canaveral–Western Caribbean, 26 September–3 October)
• Tailgate Slot Tournament: $15,000 · Norwegian Escape (Galveston–Western Caribbean, 13–20 November)
• Winner Take All Slot: $200,000 to a single winner · Norwegian Luna (Miami–Eastern Caribbean, 5–12 December)

Onboard tournaments

Beyond the special event sailings, most cruises also host daily slot and blackjack tournaments, free play draws and host invitations. The programme varies by ship and itinerary; you can ask our tour leader about the tournament schedule on your particular sailing.

The calendar is based on the information published by Norwegian Cruise Line; dates and prizes are subject to change by NCL.